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Fusion Energy
This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications.
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2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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New laws offer nuclear industry incentives for existing power plant uprates
This year, the U.S. nuclear industry received a much-needed economic boost that could help preserve operating nuclear power plants and incentivize upgrades that extend their lifespan and power output.
Signed into law in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act offers production tax credits (PTCs) for existing nuclear power plants and either PTCs or investment tax credits (ITCs) for new carbon-free generation. These credits could make power uprates—increasing the maximum power level at which a commercial plant may operate—a much more appealing option for utilities.
Technical Session|Sponsored by HFICD
Wednesday, November 20, 2024|8:00–9:45AM EST|Room 9
Session Chair:
Jooyoung Park
Alternate Chair:
Anna Hall
Session Organizer:
Casey R. Kovesdi
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Early Demonstration of Human Factors Concepts of Operations for Advanced Reactors
8:00–8:20AM EST
Ronald L. Boring (Idaho National Laboratory), Thomas A. Ulrich (Idaho National Laboratory), Roger Lew (University of Idaho)
Paper
Autonomous Algorithm Mitigating a Loss of DHRS During Mid-Loop Operations
8:20–8:40AM EST
Shirley A. Yong (University of Idaho), Dakota Roberson (University of Idaho), David Arcilesi (University of Idaho)
Qualitative and Quantitative Evaluation for Representative Human Reliability Analysis Methods
8:40–9:00AM EST
Jooyoung Park (Idaho National Laboratory), Ronald L. Boring (Idaho National Laboratory), Zhegang Ma (Idaho National Laboratory), Seungwoo Lee (Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety), Dongwon Lee (Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety)
Enhanced Method for Evaluating Training and Experience PSF with Objective Metrics
9:00–9:20AM EST
Jisuk Kim (Idaho Local Section), Jooyoung Park (Idaho National Laboratory), Thomas A. Ulrich (Idaho National Laboratory), Ronald L. Boring (Idaho National Laboratory)
Utilizing ROVs and Photogrammetry for Improved Inspection of Nuclear Plants
9:20–9:40AM EST
Andrew Lawrence (Deep Trekker Inc.)
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